clingy

Meanings

• adjective

  adhering tenaciously; unwilling to let go.

  - "She was a clingy child, always sticking to her mother."
  - "The clingy ivy covered the entire wall."

• adjective

  anxiously and excessively attentive and affectionate.

  - "My ex-boyfriend was too clingy and controlling."
  - "The clingy dog followed its owner everywhere."

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Synonyms

clinging , overattached

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clingy
thingy , blingy , cling-on , kingdom

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Variants

List of all variants of clingy that leads to same result
clingier , clingiest , clingy , clinginess , clinginesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'sticking to' or 'adhering to'. Derived from Old English clingan, meaning 'to stick, cleave'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clingy' is often used to describe people, but it can also be used to describe objects, such as a clingy plastic wrap or a clingy fabric.

2. In some cultures, 'clingy' behavior is viewed as a sign of deep affection and loyalty, while in others it is seen as a sign of neediness and lack of independence.

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Related Concepts

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1. codependency: A relationship dynamic where one person relies excessively on the other, often to the point of neglecting their own needs and identity.

2. attachment theory: A psychological framework that explains how early experiences of attachment between caregivers and infants shape later relationships and emotional development.

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Culture

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In literature, 'clingy' is often used to describe overly attached or needy individuals, particularly in romantic relationships. In music, 'clingy' has been used as a term to describe a melody or rhythm that is particularly memorable and catchy.

How to Memorize "clingy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of tape or glue that is clingy and sticks to surfaces easily.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clingy' with the feeling of being tightly held or embraced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'clingy things stick tightly' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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